La Loupe Lech Zürs No. 14 - Summer Edition

PRO-TIPPS FROM
MICHAEL COVENTON
My tip for new golfers:
I would absolutely suggest starting
to learn the game of golf with a fully
trained golf professional. Golf like no
other sport has its technical difficulties,
it's said to be the second most difficult
sport to learn behind pole vaulting, but
once you have worked to a yourself up
to a professional level in the sport it will
bring many years of fun.
This is the most common mistake
made during golfing and how to
avoid it:
In my experience too many golfers try
to play shots which are outside their
capability or if they hit a bad shot, they
tend to play the next few holes badly
because of poor frame of mind. The
better player can forget his or her poor
shots much quicker, and this helps
them for a consistent round of golf.
L.L. Every ambitious golfer trains on a
driving range, but the mental aspect is
often underestimated. What role does one’s
mental strength play? Do you have any
tips for us?
M.C. Of course, it’s not always easy to
decide on your flight partners in a round of
golf, however who you play with can have
a big influence on your game. If you have
an easy going and relaxed group they tend
to play better than a group under stress. In
our Academies we also work on the mental
aspect of the game, especially preparation
before and after the game, not just on the
course.
L.L. You look back on 28 years of golf experience.
Have you ever considered ending
your career and doing something completely
different?
M.C. Never... at 47 years of age friends and
colleagues start talking of retirement. I‘ve
never considered how much longer I‘ll be coaching for, I‘m
sure it‘ll be as long as my legs can carry me; it‘s a passion
for me, not just a job.
MICHAEL COVENTON
PGA Head Pro
Tel. +43 664 / 5207 115
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